Can a rim be repaired!!
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Instructor
Joined: Dec 2002
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From: Toms River NJ
Can a rim be repaired!!
I had a recent accident with my car and had a blow out. Upon impact it took a 1" chunk out the rim where it seats the tire. Is this repairable by any means or am i looking for a new rim. I still have the original chunk that came out. THanks
Burning Brakes
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From: Encino CA
Re: Can a rim be repaired!! (96 CE LT-4)
I have had alloy rims on other cars repaired by wheel shops specializing in that type of repair. However, if you have comprehensive insurance coverage, it may cover replacement of the rim and tire (I was able to do this on another car where I blew 2 tires and damaged the rims when I was forced into a curb by traffic situation).
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Re: Can a rim be repaired!! (bogus)
there is a shop in PA that does wheel repair... Ye Olde Wheel Shoppe or something like that. They advertize in the back of Autoweek ALL the time.
Burning Brakes
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From: Cleveland OH
Re: Can a rim be repaired!! (96 CE LT-4)
The one in PA is Wheel Collision Center, http://www.wheelcollision.com. There is also a very reputable place here outside of Cleveland called BlackBurn Industries (no web site). If you need the number, let me know and I'll look it up for you.
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From: Dallas TX
Re: Can a rim be repaired!! (96 CE LT-4)
hahaha, want to see my wheels???? it's amazing what they can do!
Here is after the wreck:
Here is after it is repaired: (rear driver's side wheel)
This was done by Budnik, who made my wheels. Cost... $125 :D Wheels are aboug $500-600 each new.
Budnik cut the rim off of the wheel, took the center out and put it back on a new rim!
[Modified by GlockLT4, 1:23 AM 1/22/2004]
Here is after the wreck:
Here is after it is repaired: (rear driver's side wheel)
This was done by Budnik, who made my wheels. Cost... $125 :D Wheels are aboug $500-600 each new.
Budnik cut the rim off of the wheel, took the center out and put it back on a new rim!
[Modified by GlockLT4, 1:23 AM 1/22/2004]
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From: WilkesBarre PA
Re: Can a rim be repaired!! (RonRed89)
The one in PA is Wheel Collision Center, http://www.wheelcollision.com.
Melting Slicks
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From: Chandler AZ
Re: Can a rim be repaired!! (96 CE LT-4)
I would never try repairing severe damage like that; too much could go wrong going down the freeway at 80mph.
If its some version of a standard vette wheel- a new one from AFS is under $200. I'm sure you could find one on the forum also. The wheel repair is going to run at least $80 plus shipping both ways.
If its some version of a standard vette wheel- a new one from AFS is under $200. I'm sure you could find one on the forum also. The wheel repair is going to run at least $80 plus shipping both ways.
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